Chain (mathematics)

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In mathematics, chain may refer to:

* A linearly ordered sequence of elements of a partial order
* An element of a group in a chain complex in homological algebra
* The chain rule for the derivative of function composition:  ( f ∘ g ) ′ = ( f ′ ∘ g ) . g ′ {\displaystyle (f\circ g)'=(f'\circ g).g'}